Conference Agenda
Agenda is subject to change.
Registration: $775/person
Rooms: start at $349/night plus resort fee and taxes
Watch for registration to open late May.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Registration Desk
After checking in to your hotel room, visit the BILD Alberta registration desk where you will receive your name badge and confirmation of your registered activities. BILD Alberta staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Welcome Reception
After 2 years, we are excited to welcome attendees back to the annual fall conference!
The BILDing the Future conference kicks off with the best view available – a sunset on Lac Beauvert. Mix and mingle with attendees outside while enjoying great food and fantastic company.
Friday, Sept. 16
Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast and networking with fellow attendees before the program begins at 8:30 am.
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Updates & Annual General Meeting
CHBA National, the federal body of the association, will discuss its recent activities and what's on the horizon.
BILD Alberta's Annual General Meeting of Members will recap the strategic accomplishments of the previous year and appoint the new Chair.
Election Strategy
With an election looming in spring 2023, BILD Alberta will dive into its strategy based on which party is elected.
Keynote
We conclude the breakfast program with keynote Mark Brand.
Exhibitor Hall
Learn about innovative, products and services that are helping build the future of our industry. Come enjoy lunch, make new contacts and win great prizes.
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Networking Lounge
Sit back and catch up on emails or with fellow attendees in the Networking Lounge.
Morning Sessions (concurrent)
Certain home and community features resonate with all homebuyers, however, there are also many generational differences that need to be understood. The growing cohort of Millennials in the new home market has distinct differences from the large, but the shrinking cohort of Gen Xers buying new homes recently. Differences in desires and motivations are even evident within a generational cohort, as younger baby boomers have different wants and needs than their older cohort peers. This session explores these generational similarities and differences, as it relates to home and community features and design.
Future Leaders Forum
We are inviting businesspeople (under 45 years of age) to gather for an informal discussion and build a network of like-minded people.
Guided questions at each table and when the timer goes you move to another table.
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Lunch Break
Delegates can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the Exhibitor Hall before heading to their afternoon sessions.
Afternoon Sessions (concurrent)
Net Zero Ready Communities
In this session, our presenter will bring the design considerations of net zero communities to the forefront. They will share their thoughts on how we can achieve the balance of home and community design to meet the goal of net zero emissions in 10 years while preserving housing affordability.
We will explore different financing and ownership arrangements for ‘green’ or energy-efficient infrastructure that may be needed to meet net-zero. And where current regulatory rules are creating barriers.
Fireside Chat
Informal discussion with industry leaders who will provide their insight on the future. Reflecting on challenges of the past and how they have pivoted their focus in order to prepare for the industry’s future.
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Late Afternoon Sessions (concurrent)
Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Urbanism
Join presenters as they unpack the innovative approach that built community, trust, and excitement; showcase the planned transformation that will result in a healthy, vibrant and inclusive community; and will touch on the driving force that will help achieve the community’s vision.
This case study will explore the new vision and guiding principles for the 60-year-old shopping centre were crafted through an intensive public collaboration process. These principles are globally applicable and eternal in nature and are critical to a successful transformation of a 30-acre community mall into a new mixed-use, sustainable urban community enriched by the area’s unique character and history.
Future of Interior Design:: Adapting To Modern Design Advancements
More than ever before, consumers have become design savvy experts. Social media and technological advancements have made design accessible to the masses, and have created an elevated DIY consumer behaviour. Both the design professional and consumer need to adapt to Democratized Design - embrace modern day platforms and bridge the gap between accessible custom design. Amanda will discuss how design professionals adapt and embrace these changes while still managing to capture leads, maintain profits and dominate in the market.
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BILD Alberta Awards
The BILD Alberta Awards ceremony honours top builders, developers, renovators and safety leaders for their work in design, innovation and safety.
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Saturday, Sept. 17
Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast and networking with fellow attendees before the program begins at 8:30 am
Sharper Focus: Making sense of 2022
After two tumultuous years, most Canadians were hoping 2022 would bring a return to normal. The pandemic may be less of a worry, but a whole raft of other issues have taken its place. Geopolitics, inflation, rising interest rates and global trade disruptions are dominating the list of economic concerns. How can we make sense of these events? And what do we need to focus on?
Keynote - Jesse Lipscombe
We conclude the breakfast program with keynote Jesse Lipscombe.
Exhibitor Hall
Learn about innovative, products and services that are helping build the future of our industry. Come enjoy lunch, make new contacts and win great prizes.
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Morning Session
Q & A with Todd Hirsch
Can’t get enough of ATB's Chief Economist, Todd Hirsch? Neither can we! Todd spends the bulk of his time sharing the story of Alberta’s economy in clear-eyed and energetic talks. He is always diving into data to determine emerging trends - numbers don't lie. Get answers to your questions in a special session where Todd dives further into the economy and what you want to know.
Networking Lounge
Sit back and catch up on emails or with fellow attendees in the Networking Lounge.
Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT - Wait List)
Play a friendly round of golf in the beautiful Jasper setting with other conference attendees. This one-day tournament provides bragging rights for the year. Be sure to register early.
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Session
Key Trends in Homebuyer Preferences
Emerging trends and reversing trends have become evident in the wake of COVID-19 when it comes to homebuyer preferences. It is no surprise that digital resources have been increasing in importance in the home buying process. Also on the rise is the desire for larger homes, further from work and amenities. Learn more about top home-buying trends, as this session takes an in-depth look at how consumers rate the importance of home offices, over-sized kitchens, legal secondary suites, energy-efficiency, community features, proximity preferences, and more.
Lunch Break
Delegates can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the Exhibitor Hall before heading to their afternoon sessions.
Afternoon Session
Managing Consumer Energy Efficiency Expectations
The Residential Construction Energy Efficiency Accelerator (RCEEA) is a process managed by BILD Alberta, to identify projects and initiatives focused on accelerating a shift to energy efficient homes in a cost-effective manner, ensuring risk is mitigated along the way. With the results from a recent consumer survey, our presenter will discuss the findings and where members can shift the selling or building process to close the information gap.
Triple Challenge Tournament
Be a part of BILD Alberta's first triple challenge tournament featuring a friendly team competition in: bocce, beersbee and golf pong. People of all skill levels and a great opportunity to network over a cold brew and enjoy the surroundings.
Foundation Forward
Our conference program concludes with a CASUAL celebration of the individuals who are the foundation of our industry - the volunteers. We honour their hard work and commitment and pay tribute to those who have come before and those that who lead us forward.
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Sunday, Sept. 18
Grab & Go Breakfast
After a few days in the mountains, reality is calling us back home. When you are ready to leave, head down to grab your breakfast before safely traveling home.
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